Magazine

Elwick Racecourse to Close for Repairs
28 May 2011 - Racing / Equestrian - Editor
Tasmanian horse trainers are divided over a proposal to close Hobart's Elwick Racecourse next year for upgrades.

Randwick will Race on During Massive Construction Project
25 May 2011 - Racing / Equestrian - Editor
The Australian Turf Club has revealed that the AJC Australian Derby, Doncaster and Epsom will stay at their spiritual home of Randwick during the $150 million building project that promises to restore the track to its previous glory.

Floodhit Moe Racetrack gets $120K Boost
13 May 2011 - Racing / Equestrian - Editor
The Victorian Government and the racing industry have committed $120,000 to repair the flood damaged Moe Racing Club.

New Uphill Training Track in Full Swing at Ballarat
11 May 2011 - Racing / Equestrian - Editor
The incline facing horses on Ballarat's new $2.4m uphill synthetic training track Horses have commenced working on Ballarat's new $2.4 million uphill training track which was officially opened by Minister for Racing Denis Napthine on Friday and will be used in the preparation of 150 horses a day.

Caulfield Racecourse is Disgraceful Waste of Land
3 May 2011 - Racing / Equestrian - Editor
Caulfield Racecourse is a ‘‘disgraceful waste’’ and should be turned into a recreation area, claims a Glen Eira councillor.

Council Approves Racecourse Development Plan
2 May 2011 - Racing / Equestrian - Editor
The Glen Eira Council has voted unanimously to rezone land in a car park, north of the Caulfield Racecourse

Port Macquarie Racing Club is set for a Major Overhaul
23 Apr 2011 - Racing / Equestrian - Editor
The track at the Port Macquarie Racing Club is set for a major overhaul with the appointment of new track manager Craig Last.

Goulburn Racetrack Ambitious Development Program.
19 Apr 2011 - Racing / Equestrian - Editor
Proceeds of the sale of residential land adjoining Goulburn racetrack will enable the club to embark on an ambitious course development program.

Ballarat Turf Club's new Synthetic Track a Winner
16 Apr 2011 - Racing / Equestrian - Editor
Ballarat Turf Club's new synthetic track already a winner.

Views on Moonee Valley Racecourse Plan
13 Apr 2011 - Racing / Equestrian - Editor
6000 residents will be invited to speak up about plans to convert part of the Moonee Valley Racecourse into high-rise apartments.

Floods still Effecting Yarra Valley, Benalla, Moe & Kyneton Racetracks
13 Apr 2011 - Racing / Equestrian - Editor
The flood ravaged Yarra Valley track could be as much as two years away from holding its next thoroughbred race meeting.

Racing Victoria Welcomes Swan Hill Racecourse Project
12 Apr 2011 - Racing / Equestrian - Editor
Racing Victoria (RV) has welcomed today’s announcement of the relocation of the Nyah harness racing track to the Swan Hill Racecourse where it will be located inside the thoroughbred track.

Gawler Racecourse Land Sold
6 Apr 2011 - Racing / Equestrian - Editor
Gawler’s most controversial block of land has been sold. The 4.3-hectare parcel of land at the southern end of the Gawler racetrack has been purchased for an undisclosed price by a mystery group of South Australian developers and investors.

High-Rise Plan for Moonee Valley Racecourse
5 Apr 2011 - Racing / Equestrian - Editor
A $1.4 billion project to build more than 2000 apartments and townhouses at the Moonee Valley racecourse - including four high-rise towers - will put the historical track at the forefront of Melbourne's battle to provide housing for its booming population.

Pakenham Club Races off to New Tynong Track
31 Mar 2011 - Racing / Equestrian - Editor
Pakenham chief executive Michael Hodge said The Corcoris Group signed off on its $38 million purchase.

Cranbourne Turf Club to Light Up
29 Mar 2011 - Racing / Equestrian - Editor
Cranbourne Turf Club is predicting its course could become the region's biggest entertainment attraction when night racing starts, possibly as early as November.

Flood Damaged Yarra Valley Racecourse To Be Rebuilt
28 Mar 2011 - Racing / Equestrian - Editor
The Racing Victoria Board has pledged it’s support to rebuild the Yarra Valley Racing Club after it was inundated by five separate floods in five months.

Werribee to Close as Track Woes Continue
28 Mar 2011 - Racing / Equestrian - Editor - 1 comment
Racing Victoria will today announce the closure of its third racetrack this year. Werribee won't race for the rest of the 2010-11 season.

Court Delays Racing Plan
4 Mar 2011 - Racing / Equestrian - Editor
Racing Queensland Limited’s redevelopment plans for Ipswich Turf Club have been put on hold as the governing body fights for the sale of Albion Park Raceway.

Racecourse Renovations
28 Feb 2011 - Racing / Equestrian - Nick Kuzmanov
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